[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 16 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]

  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 16

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas Fred Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1928;
Whereas Fred Rogers earned a degree in music composition, studied child 
        development at the University of Pittsburgh, attended Pittsburgh 
        Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Presbyterian minister;
Whereas Fred Rogers created ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' in 1966, and hosted the 
        program through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) from 1968 through 
        2000;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' is the longest-running program on PBS;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' was created and filmed in Fred Rogers' 
        hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
Whereas Fred Rogers' caring, genuine spirit reflects the values shared by the 
        people of southwestern Pennsylvania and by so many neighborhoods 
        throughout the country;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' continues to be a nurturing, educational 
        program for children emphasizing the value of every individual and 
        helping children understand how they fit into their families, 
        communities, and country;
Whereas Fred Rogers was appointed Chairman of the Forum on Mass Media and Child 
        Development of the White House Conference on Youth in 1968;
Whereas ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'' won 4 Emmy Awards, ``Lifetime Achievement'' 
        Awards, and 2 George Foster Peabody Awards;
Whereas Fred Rogers won every major award in television for which he was 
        eligible;
Whereas Fred Rogers was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1999;
Whereas President George W. Bush awarded Mr. Rogers the Presidential Medal of 
        Honor in 2002;
Whereas Fred Rogers was also a prolific songwriter and author; and
Whereas Fred Rogers was presented with over 40 honorary degrees from colleges 
        and universities: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That the Congress recognizes and honors Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers for--
            (1) dedicating his career to the educational and 
        imaginative children's program ``Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'';
            (2) the accomplishments of this influential program and the 
        emphasis it places on the value of each individual within his 
        or her community; and
            (3) the compassionate, moral example he set for millions of 
        American children for over 30 years.

SEC. 2. TRANSMISSION OF ENROLLED RESOLUTION.

    The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an enrolled copy of this 
concurrent resolution to Mrs. Joanne Rogers.

            Passed the Senate March 5, 2003.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
108th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                            S. CON. RES. 16

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

         Honoring the life and work of Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers.